News
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Don’t scapegoat the sector!
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022A TRAVEL body boasting Airbnb, Expedia, Amadeus, Booking.com and Travelport as members has written to the Byron Bay Shire Council in New South Wales to scuttle a proposal to reduce the amount of days that home owners can lease short-term accommodation in the region.
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Peninsula istanbul DEBUT
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022PENINSULA Hotels has opened reservations for its new The Peninsula Istanbul, with the property in the Galataport precinct set to formally open its doors from 14 Feb 2023.
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Batik Air to Japan
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022BATIK Air has announced the 15 Dec launch of daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Narita, providing a new option for Australian travellers wanting to visit the newly reopened country.
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NCL funds ASTA
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022THE American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has received a US$250,000 donation from Norwegian Cruise Line to help accelerate the trade association’s training and education programs for new-to-the-industry travel advisors.
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Million Dollar Club
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022TODAY our sister publication travelBulletin has published its annual analysis of the pay packets received by the top executives at Australia’s publicly listed travel, tourism and aviation companies.
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TC is ‘Never Normal’
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022THE anticipation for Travellers Choice’s big annual conference is building, with the company today releasing more details about the event which kicks off on 25 Nov.
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CX ups Melbourne
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022CATHAY Pacific will increase its flights to Melbourne from four to seven flights a week starting 01 Dec, with plans to offer 21 flights a week by Mar 2024.
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Marriott appoints 4
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022MARRIOTT International has made four new senior sales appointments as it prepares for growth in 2023, including Karryn Cutcheon, who rejoins the company as Regional Director, Global Sales for Australia & NZ.
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Abu Dhabi drops
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022VISITORS to Abu Dhabi will no longer need to register their vaccination status with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship before arrival, and do not need Green Pass status on the Al Hosn app to access experiences and attractions, following the city announcing the lifting of remaining COVID-19 measures today.
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Princess unveils 360
Wednesday | Nov 9 2022PRINCESS Cruises has launched a new fully-immersive, invitation-only experience that transports guests on a six senses journey to the Mediterranean.